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Teen cannabis use increased after legalization in Canada, study finds

  • Teen cannabis use increased by 26% in Canadian provinces after the legalization of edibles and extracts in October 2019, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
  • Use of edibles rose by 43%, raising concerns about youth-friendly forms of cannabis, such as chocolates and candies.
  • In Quebec, where the sale of these products was banned, cannabis use among teens remained stable according to the study.
  • Neuroscientist Joshua Gowin warned that regular cannabis use in teens increases the risk of developing dependency disorders later in life.
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Teen Cannabis Use Rises in Canada After Edibles Are Legalized

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Teen use of cannabis edibles increases 43% after legalization in Canada, study finds

More Canadian teens reported using cannabis products such as edibles after legalization in 2019, according to a new study.

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